Tenses Guide
Present Continuous
Structure
Subject + am/is/are + Verb-ing
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Usage
The Present Continuous tense is used for actions happening right now, temporary situations, ongoing actions around the current time, and planned future arrangements.
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Examples
1. I am reading a book right now.
2. She is working hard this week.
3. They are playing football.
4. We are meeting tomorrow at 5 PM.
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Common Mistakes
Mistake 1: Using with stative verbs. WRONG: I am knowing the answer. CORRECT: I know the answer.
Mistake 2: Forgetting 'be'. WRONG: I reading a book. CORRECT: I am reading a book.
Mistake 3: For permanent situations. WRONG: She is living in Dhaka (permanent). CORRECT: She lives in Dhaka.
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